Electrical Estimator

Job Description Electrical Estimator

Location:

Birmingham. Salary: GBP
50,000 per year

Hours:

37.5 hours a week. Job type:
Full-time, permanent Bridge Recruitment is helping one of our established clients recruit for an experienced Electrical Estimator to join their ever-expanding team.

• Prepare accurate cost estimates for busbar, transformers, underfloor busbar, and desk power systems.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, specifications, and schedules.
• Complete quantity take-offs and project scope assessments.
• Develop accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Ensure estimates are technically compliant and commercially competitive.
• Prepare clear commercial offers covering costs, specifications, lead times, clarifications, and exclusions.
• Support tenders from enquiry through to submission.
• Respond to client queries and post-tender clarifications.
• Ensure accurate and timely submissions.
• Review project documentation against client requirements.
• Identify risks, discrepancies, and opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards.
• Work with technical and sales teams to validate solutions.
• Maintain accurate estimating records and documentation.
• Ensure BOMs and quotations are traceable and auditable.
• Maintain pricing data and costing templates.
• Support improvements to estimating processes and tools.
• Strong knowledge of busbar and underfloor power distribution systems.
• Basic knowledge of cast resin transformers.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, single-line diagrams, schematics, and specifications.
• Good understanding of cost structures and commercial requirements.

• HNC/HND, NVQ, or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in an electrical estimating role.
• Experience with power distribution systems is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and estimating tools.